How to replace the front brakes 2013 – 2018 Nissan Altima

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

Chapter 2:

Open the brake fluid reservoir

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Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 3:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/3

Lift the front of your vehicle.

Chapter 3:

Step 3/3

Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 4:

Take off the wheels

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 5:

Tips

Step 1/1

Turn the disc outwards, this will facilitate the following steps.

Chapter 6:

Retract the piston

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Insert a flat head screwdriver into the opening of the brake caliper.

Chapter 6:

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Lift it off using the screwdriver as a lever by pulling it towards you.

Chapter 6:

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This will cause the piston to retract, so that the caliper can be removed more easily for the next steps.As the piston enters the brake caliper, brake fluid will flow back into the brake fluid reservoir.Depending on the original level of the reservoir, make sure that the liquid does not overflow.

Chapter 7:

Loosen the slide pins

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With a socket wrench and a 14mm socket, unscrew the lower slide pin.

Chapter 7:

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Sometimes you have to keep the locknut from turning by holding it with your fingers or a 19 mm wrench.Repeat this process with the upper slide pin.

Chapter 7:

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Finish unscrewing by hand.

Chapter 8:

Hang the brake caliper on the strut

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Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils

Chapter 8:

Step 2/2

You can now remove the brake caliper and hand it to the previously installed hook.

Chapter 9:

Remove the brake pads

Step 1/2

Remove the brake pads by prying them out with a flathead screwdriver.

Chapter 9:

Step 2/2

Using the screwdriver, remove the anti-rattle clips.

Chapter 10:

Remove the brake caliper mount

Step 1/2

Using a socket wrench and a 22mm socket, unscrew the two holding screws on the caliper mount.Depending on the state of the bolts on the caliper mount, it may be necessary to use a hammer to loosen them.

Chapter 10:

Step 2/2

Remove the caliper mount.

Chapter 11:

Remove the brake disc

Step 1/2

Sometimes the disc may get stuck on the hub, if this happens, use a hammer to remove it.

Chapter 11:

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Finally, remove the disc.

Chapter 12:

Clean

Step 1/3

Clean the wheel hub with a wire brush.

Chapter 12:

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You can order the discs and pads kit used in the video on Carparts.com via the link in the description.

Chapter 12:

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Before installing the new disc, it is vital to clean it using brake cleaner and paper towels to take off the storage paraffin.If your new disc is coated, you can place it directly onto the wheel hub.

Chapter 13:

Install the new brake disc

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Put the new brake disc in place.

Chapter 14:

Clean the brake caliper mount

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Using a wire brush, clean the caliper mount to remove any excess rust that could prevent the pads from sliding.

Chapter 15:

Put the brake caliper mount back on

Step 1/2

Reassemble the caliper mount by screwing first by hand, then with a socket wrench and a 22mm socket to lock them in place.

Chapter 15:

Step 2/2

Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 16:

Install the new anti-rattle clips

Step 1/2

Get hold of the anti-rattle clips supplied in the kit.

Chapter 16:

Step 2/2

Place the new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount.

Chapter 17:

Place the new brake pads

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Grab the new pads, and lightly coat the ends with copper grease to help them slide more easily.

Chapter 17:

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Insert the new pads into the caliper mount by sliding them in.Pay close attention to the position of the pad pressure springs, and how they fit into the anti-rattle clips.

Chapter 17:

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You need to check the sliding of the brake caliper slide pins and the condition of the Caliper slide pin boots.If they look worn, you are advised to replace them with new ones.

Chapter 18:

Put the brake caliper back

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Grab the brake caliper.

Chapter 18:

Step 2/5

Put the brake caliper back in place and screw in the slide pins, by hand at first.

Chapter 18:

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Screw them in using a socket wrench and a 14mm socket.You can use a 19mm wrench to prevent the bolts from rotating.

Chapter 18:

Step 4/5

Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 18:

Step 5/5

Don’t forget to remove the cable that you used to hold the caliper.

Chapter 19:

Clean

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Clean the disc with brake cleaner and a cloth to remove the grease from the new pads.

Chapter 19:

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You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

Chapter 20:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Chapter 20:

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

Chapter 20:

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Chapter 21:

Pump the brake pedal

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Attention! Before using your vehicle again, start your car, and pump the brake pedal a few times to push the brake pads together again.Try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads.

Chapter 21:

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Operation complete.